Tufts University will hold a Community Presentation on Wednesday, March 21, to inform community members about programs and resources available to them and to provide an overview of recently completed and upcoming projects. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Alumnae Lounge on the Medford/Somerville campus and is open to the public.

Construction of Wynn Boston Harbor, the first casino in eastern Massachusetts, is on schedule for a June 2019 opening, according to an update from Wynn. Traffic improvements are taking place in Boston (Sullivan Square), Medford (Wellington Circle), Everett (Santilli Circle, Sweetser Circle, Route 99/Broadway), Chelsea, and Revere to alleviate congestion and upgrade travel conditions to...

2 new restaurants are opening in Medford Square in 2018- here's what we know so far: http://www.medfordtop10.com/2018/03/13/tequila-bar-opening-in-medford-square/

Tequila Bar Opening in Medford Square

Allison Goldsberry The owners of Tenoch, a popular Mexican restaurant and food truck, are planning on opening a tequila bar and restaurant, according to multiple sources. The 35 Salem Street address is located in Medford Square, just around the corner from Tenoch. The new restaurant will be called El Tacuba Cocina & Tequila Bar...

Nicki Gitter for CambridgeDay.com A years-long struggle over noise from Logan Airport flight paths is showing results, say citizen activists and Cambridge transportation officials. In October, the Federal Aviation Administration commissioned the MIT International Center for Air Transportation to study noise levels from the commercial planes and their health effects on neighborhoods below, including...

High winds and heavy rain battered the area from Thursday evening through early Saturday. National Grid had nearly 500 crews working to restore power to its nearly 200,000 customers in the region that lost it during the storm. 500 National Grid customers were without power in Medford as of Saturday afternoon and the expected restoration...

RUNNING OF THE LEPRECHAUNS 5, produced by Foundation of Friends in partnership with the City of Medford, will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2018 in the cages at Medford High School, 489 Winthrop Street. All proceeds of this fun 5k race/walk, followed by a festive St.

From the Medford Politics page...
MAYOR STEPHANIE M. BURKE ANNOUNCES PRESS CONFERENCE
MAYOR STEPHANIE MUCCINI BURKE·WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018
For Immediate Release
Press Contact: Lauren Feltch, lfeltch@medford-ma.gov; 781-393-2405
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
MEDFORD: The series of events that have arisen since the discovery of a magazine clip at the McGlynn Middle School on December 29, 2017, including the clear failure to promptly report this discovery are equally horrifying and concerning.
As Mayor of the City it is my job to address this matter deliberately and comprehensively. The paramount task of every Mayor is to protect all residents and first among them are our children. In this effort, there is no room for error.
To that end, I will have a press conference tomorrow morning at 12 p.m. in Room 202, Medford City Hall 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA., to describe the steps that have and will be implemented to ascertain what occurred and to insure, that every child, teacher and employee will enter a safe educational environment on Monday, February 26, 2018. Nothing else will suffice.

STATEHOUSE NEWS: Backlash back story - the leadup to marijuana summit 2.0

We always knew the next marijuana summit we put on would be interesting, but things seem to have gotten maybe a little TOO interesting. As that confab approaches (March 2, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Center at 10 Winter Place in Boston), it's gotten hard to keep track of the rapid, alarming, enormous developments around the developing industry.

Editor's note: Track cold and flu activity by zip code on this map: https://symptoms.webmd.com/cold-flu-map/default.htm - Johnelle Whipple, HCP at Mucinex With disrupted sleep, throat irritation, body aches, a runny, stuffy nose and more, it's easy to see why cough and cold season is no fun. While there's a lot you can do to help manage...

The James and Thelma Connors Scholarship Fund is offering fifty $3,000 scholarships to Medford residents attending any high school. The Scholarship Fund is in memory of the Connors, former Medford residents. James, a Medford High School graduate and veteran, established the foundation after deciding he would like to make a difference in the lives of...

Allison Goldsberry Retired Medford cop Bob Rockwell has been living with chronic kidney disease for thirty years, almost as long as he has served as a patrolman. The Medford resident, whose son will be joining the Marines, started his career in Stoneham before joining the Medford Police.

Nominate someone for Citizen of the Year and other exciting news from the Medford Chamber of Commerce: http://www.medfordtop10.com/2018/02/11/latest-news-from-the-medford-chamber-of-commerce/

Latest News from the Medford Chamber of Commerce

Nominations Open for Citizen of the Year Award Do you know someone that goes above and beyond the call of duty? Do you know of someone that volunteers their time to contribute to the betterment of the community or welfare of its citizens? If so, consider nominating them for the Medford Chamber of Commerce Citizen...

Allison Goldsberry Former Tufts University President Lawrence "Larry" Bacow has been named as Harvard University's next president, according to multiple published accounts. Bacow, Tufts' president for a decade, will become Harvard's twenty-ninth leader on July 1. He has been at Harvard since leaving the home of the Jumbos, teaching at the Graduate School of...

TEDxTufts, an event characterized by a series of short talks on a variety of subjects from carefully selected speakers from the greater Tufts community, will be occurring on March 11, from 12 pm to 4 pm in Tufts' Cohen Auditorium, and tickets will be on sale at TuftsTickets.com on February 23.

The Medford Police and Fire departments will hit the ice to fight cancer during the fourth annual "Guns n' Hoses" charity hockey game. The game is taking place at 7 pm at LoConte Rink, 97 Locust Street on Friday, February 9. Admission is free but donations will be accepted at the door.

Former Vice President Al Gore is speaking at Tufts tonight; more details and a link to watch live online here: http://www.medfordtop10.com/2018/01/28/al-gore-coming-to-tufts-february-7th/

Al Gore Coming to Tufts February 7th

Event will kick off semester-long Tisch College Distinguished Speaker Series for spring The Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University will host former Vice President Al Gore for an event focused on climate change, politics, and public service on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 6:15 p.m.

Steve Wynn, CEO of Wynn Resorts, announced in a statement he is stepping down. Wynn has endured weeks of negative publicity following public allegations of years of sexual misconduct. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is conducting a "regulatory review" of Wynn's license to construct a casino in Everett.

Humans and their furry companions are invited to attend a community dog walk hosted by WalkMedford. The event acknowledges the opening of Medford's first dog park and the Chinese New Year celebration for the "2018 Year of the Dog." The walk, taking place on Saturday, February 17, begins promptly at 10 am at the Krystle...

MEDFORD, MA (WHDH) - Patriots legend Steve Grogan met with fans in Medford ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl match up between the Pats and Eagles. Grogan played quarterback for the Patriots from 1975 to 1990. He visited fans at the Modell's Sporting Goods store and signed autographs Friday evening.

Frisco My name is Frisco and I'm a very friendly five-year-old male cat. My foster mom says that I'm a very special cat. I am quite a character and I keep her laughing because my personality is very "dog-like". I love to be with my humans and follow them around, especially if they have food....

Buy a gift for someone special or satisfy your own chocolate cravings just in time for Valentine's Day. Zonta Club of Medford is holding its annual fundraising event on Sunday, February 11 at 2:00 pm. The Chocolate Auction takes place in the lobby of Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 170 Governor's Ave., in Medford.

The new Green Line extension project contractors, selected in November, are beginning "pre-construction" activities, according to a public notice from MassDOT. "Field work in the coming days will include land survey activities to be followed by soil drilling/boring, limited tree & vegetation removal, and pre-construction property surveys for abutting homes and businesses along the existing...

Dave McGillivray, Boston Marathon race director and renowned endurance athlete, headed to Dubai as part of globetrotting team running seven marathons in seven days across all seven continents Dave McGillivray, race director of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon and owner of DMSE Sports, is headed to Dubai, having just completed the third leg of the World...

Editor's note: The following was submitted on behalf of Mayor Stephanie M. Burke.Mayor Stephanie M. Burke is seeking an additional member to serve on the City of Medford Cemetery Board of Trustees. Currently there is one vacancy on the board.

Allison Goldsberry Target's plans to open a "small format" store in Medford have been pushed back from March until the summer. "When we announce that a new Target store is coming to a community, we typically share the projected timing for opening," said a statement from Target.

Medford's Mystic Valley Travel is the subject of a recent Boston Globe feature story that describes how the business has figured out how to provide value to customers despite changes in air travel and the popular use of flight search sites. Read more on The Globe's website. - InsideMedford.com

A new report shows Medford's rents have surpassed those of the notoriously expensive neighboring city of Somerville. The Zumper Boston Metro Report checked out December rents for one bedrooms in several Boston area communities. The median rent was $1,805. Only Boston, Brookline, and Cambridge were more expensive than Medford and all were far above the...

...Mayor@medford-ma.gov or via mail to Mayor Stephanie Burke, Room 202, City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155. Applications will also be available at the Mayor’s...

Mayor seeks applicants for superintendent search committee

Mayor Stephanie M. Burke will be appointing an 11 member search committee, which will work with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees and the Medford School Committee, to screen eligible applicants for the district's new superintendent of schools.

School Superintendent Search Process
Mayor Stephanie Muccini Burke convened the Medford School Committee to begin the official process of searching for the next Superintendent for the Medford Public Schools. After appropriate discussion, it was decided that the search will seek individuals both from within as well as outside the district, in order to provide multiple options for the selection of a new Superintendent.
The School Committee, at the Mayor’s direction, has produced a brochure, a citywide survey for community input, and an application form for potential candidates. Mayor Burke will be appointing an (11) member search committee, who will work with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees and the Medford School Committee, to screen eligible applicants. Their goal is to provide a group of highly qualified finalists for public interviews.
“The Superintendent search will be an open and transparent process. We urge the community to get involved and participate. We want to know what you would like to see in our next Superintendent of Schools. The search committee will conduct a thorough screening to identify candidates both inside, as well as, outside the school district. The Search Committee will represent a cross section of the schools and the community. It is my intent that a diversified group of professional educators, parents, community leaders, and citizens will apply for appointment to this committee,” said Mayor Burke.
Interested parties should complete the below application and return it to Mayor Burke’s Office, no later than January 29, 2018, via email to Mayor@medford-ma.gov or via mail to Mayor Stephanie Burke, Room 202, City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155.
Applications will also be available at the Mayor’s Office, the Medford Public Library and the Parent Information Center at Medford High School.
Download application (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/195X9PvDFHIYyBQw4ujH4bA7X6ajcEa5u/view?usp=sharing

Back by popular demand! The Medford Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting Medford's own Restaurant Week. The event, taking place from Monday, January 22 through Sunday, January 28, is intended to bring awareness to Medford's "many fine restaurants, coffee shops, bars and sweet shops." Restaurant Week will provide local eateries an opportunity to showcase...

LOOKING FOR YOUR HELP! Check out this photo of 128 South in Needham during the Blizzard of '78. Does it bring back memories? We'd love to hear those stories and see your photos from the storm. Send them to northshore@wickedlocal.com for a story we're working on for the big 40th anniversary coming up in a few weeks!

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LOOKING FOR YOUR HELP! Check out this photo of 128 South in Needham during the Blizzard of '78. Does it bring back memories? We'd love to hear those stories and see your photos from the storm. Send...

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